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Welcome to Barf Bag, a daily politics roundup to help you sort through the chaotic Trumpian news cycle.
Louis C.K. Releases Statement: 'These Stories Are True'
Louis C.K. has released a statement addressing the allegations against him as published in the New York Times Thursday, admitting that the stories about him masturbating in front of women are true.
Republican Groups Sure Have Been Spending a Lot of Money at Trump Properties
Welcome to Barf Bag, a daily politics roundup to help you sort through the chaotic Trumpian news cycle.
WOULD YOU BANG THE MOOCH!?
PICTURE THIS, OKAY? YOU ARE FRIGGIN’ 3 FEET DEEP IN THE MOST GORGEOUS HOT TUB IN MANHASSET, GULPING VINO WITH A BUSINESSMAN, A RECENTLY SEPARATED HUSBAND, THE OWNER OF A BEAUTIFUL AND VERY HIGH-END PAIR OF WOMEN’S SUNGLASSES (CLASSY), A FUCKING ICON—ANTHONY “THE MOOCH” SCARAMUCCI, THE GODDAMN COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR…
Millennial Pink Fires Back at Her Haters: 'Everyone in This Industry Comes and Goes'
Recently the Big Three—that’s color industry lingo for “Paint, Ink, Digital” (formerly known as the “Big Two”)—has embraced a faded reddish hue known by names like Pale Dogwood, Tumblr Pink, Rose Quartz, and—most notoriously—Millennial Pink. And writers have been fascinated by color’s universal appeal and sudden rise…
A Jezebel Guide to Caroling
One of the most satisfying and good-natured activities to do during the holiday season (unless you’re Andrew Lincoln in Love Actually) is going from door to door in your neighborhood for a night of caroling. Though it may not sound like there’s much involved in the process, we at Jezebel recommend you follow our guide…
In a Curious Twist, Donald Trump Says He's Sorry
Perhaps realizing that the constant stream of outlandish, rude and inflammatory drivel that flows from his mouth is not a good look, Donald Trump apologized for some – all, probably? – of his past remarks that “may have caused personal pain.”
St. Vincent's Ambient Remake of the Golden Girls Theme Makes Me Feel Like I'm Drowning In Wicker
I walk into the kitchen. “Dorothy?” There is no response but my own echo. “Blanche? Rose? Sophia?” Nothing. I open the fridge and find it warm and empty, apart from a single cheesecake covered in a thick layer of mold. The lanai, I think. They must be out on the lanai. I peer out the window and see no one—just a…
The Wild, Pointless World of Bristol Palin Pregnancy Conspiracy Theories
On December 23, Bristol Palin gave birth to her second child, a girl christened Sailor Grace. That is, anyway, what the sheeple mass media would have you believe. For the truth, let’s visit an increasingly hairy series of blogs, all of which claim that Sailor was born in November and presented to the world a month…
Last Night's Episode of Vanderpump Rules Was Pure Shakespeare
The greatest romance of our generation—that of Vanderpump Rules British DJ/busboy/Kristen punching bag James and the maybe sometimes escort/SUR hostess Lala—crashed and burned Monday night in a highly appropriate fashion.
A Chat With the Teen Whose Football Jersey Appeared in Justin Bieber's 'Sorry' Video
Like every married 30-year-old woman in America, I have of late become obsessed by the video for Justin Bieber’s “Sorry.” It has everything a good music video should: a catchy beat, amazing dancers decked out in the best ‘90s gear, and the conspicuous absence of the male gaze. Bieber pulled a Sia-like disappearing act…
Observation: Jidenna Dresses Like a Plantation Owner
Jidenna is a rapper.
Google Exec: Women, Stop Saying 'Just' So Much, You Sound Like Children
Just when you finally got a handle on saying “sorry” so much, turns out there’s another detrimental phrase in your lexicon keeping you from being taken seriously as a woman: “Just.” As in, “Just checking in,” and “Just following up,” and “Just wondering if you’d decided.” A former Google exec says this “permission”…
Single? Hate Your Parents? Bring This Guy Home for Thanksgiving
Many may dread going home for the holidays, but how many of us are actively seeking an opportunity to torment our families by bringing home precisely the sort of guy who would push all their buttons? For the right woman in Nashville, consider your prayers answered.
Stop Apologizing! Why Are Women So 'Sorry' All the Time?
Men and women will supposedly both apologize for their wrongdoings, but because we ladies are more prone to "commit personal offenses" (as in, we think we're making everyone mad when we speak up), we're more apt to apologize when we sense we've been the wrongdoer, even if the other person is totally oblivious to our…
Watch Tracy Morgan's Apology In Nashville
"Certainly on June 3rd when I went to see Tracy, I had no idea that two weeks later we would be sitting here through this." —Kevin Rogers, the audience member who posted a summary of Morgan's remarks on Facebook.
Dr. Drew Apologizes To Brad & Angelina For Predicting Their Demise
Yesterday you may have read a rant from Dr. Drew, in which he predicted Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie would break up in a "nuclear eruption." Well, he's offered an apology! Via tabloidy gossip mongers Radar Online.
Social Minefield: Learning To Say You're Sorry
Even the most socially skilled among us screw up from time to time. But apologizing can be a minefield of its own. Here's how to smooth ruffled feathers — and when to stand your ground.
Alright, This Yawning Puppy Needs To Sleep
Back to normal tomorrow. It's always a pleasure hanging with you kids for the day and I appreciate all the support: positive, negative, otherwise. So let's wrap this up nicely.
Ralph Lauren Takes Responsibility For Photoshop Of Horrors
"For over 42 years we have built a brand based on quality and integrity… we have learned that we are responsible for the poor imaging and retouching that resulted in a very distorted image of a woman's body…" [Extra, BoingBoing]